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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
The maximum steering lock angles for the India Front Axle and potential issues with brake operation.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 101\1\  scan0017
Date  27th May 1925
  
To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}
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RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}7/BE. 27.5.25.

RE INDIA FRONT AXLE

With reference to the lock on the above Axle. The maximum we can obtain is:-

Right Hand Lock 33° with Brake Pull Rod just fouling Axle.
Left " " 38½° " " " " " "

The brakes can be operated on these Locks.

If Operating Levers are increased as suggested to obtain 41° on both locks, we doubt whether the brakes could be operated as the Bottom Ball End will foul on the Dust Cover.

RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} [Signature]
  
  


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